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Ironton Distillery, Colorado State Announces CAM's 1870 Straight Single Malt Whiskey
10/22/2024 3:00:00 PM | General, Ram Club
Ironton Distillery named the preferred whiskey of Colorado State
DENVER — Ironton Distillery is proud to announce its designation as the Preferred Whiskey of Colorado State University and the launch of CAM's 1870 Straight Single Malt Whiskey, a special collaboration celebrating CSU's rich heritage. This exclusive release supports CSU Athletics, the CSU Alumni Association, and the Fermentation Science Program, making CAM's 1870 a whiskey that truly embodies Ram Pride.
Named in honor of CSU's founding year, and bottled at 87 proof, CAM's 1870 is a true collaborative effort. Members of CSU Athletics, CSU Alumni, and the Fermentation Science Program were actively involved in tasting and selecting barrels, designing the label and launching the product. This collective process ensured that CAM's 1870 reflects the pride, tradition, and excellence that define the Ram community.
Whiskey Specs
CAM's 1870 features a rich, full-bodied flavor profile with notes of pecan, apricot, cedar, sarsaparilla and cherry. This grain-to-glass whiskey, aged for a minimum of 2 years in char #2 New American Oak Barrels, has been crafted with 100% malted barley, sourced from Northern Colorado and malted in Fort Collins.
Official Launch at CSU Homecoming
The official release of CAM's 1870 will take place during CSU's Homecoming Game on October 26 with sampling available at events that weekend. CAM's 1870 will be widely available in Fort Collins and distributed across Colorado. For those unable to visit in person, bottles will also be available for purchase online, with direct shipping to your doorstep (www.irontondistillery.com/buy-spirits). The whiskey will also be available at Ironton Distillery's Denver tasting room beginning October 28th.
Supporting CSU with Every Bottle
A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold will benefit CSU Athletics, the CSU Alumni Association, and CSU's Fermentation Science Program. In addition to financial support, Ironton Distillery is committed to supporting CSU in other meaningful ways:
Raise a glass to Ram Pride and support CSU with every sip of CAM's 1870 Single Malt Whiskey.
For more information, please visit www.irontondistillery.com/coloradostate
ABOUT IRONTON DISTILLERY
Ironton Distillery was founded in 2018 in Denver's River North Art District and will be growing in 2025 with the buildout of a new state-of-the-art distillery and tasting room experience in nearby Louisville, CO. Born out of the adventurous spirit that runs through Colorado, Ironton is a woman-owned and managed distillery which aims to capture the best ingredients, flavors, and experiences of their great state. Their award-winning premium spirits, liqueurs, and bitters are distilled in-house by Head Distiller, and co-founder, Laura Walters. Every sip of Ironton spirits and cocktails captures their love of craftsmanship and desire to explore.
Named in honor of CSU's founding year, and bottled at 87 proof, CAM's 1870 is a true collaborative effort. Members of CSU Athletics, CSU Alumni, and the Fermentation Science Program were actively involved in tasting and selecting barrels, designing the label and launching the product. This collective process ensured that CAM's 1870 reflects the pride, tradition, and excellence that define the Ram community.
Whiskey Specs
CAM's 1870 features a rich, full-bodied flavor profile with notes of pecan, apricot, cedar, sarsaparilla and cherry. This grain-to-glass whiskey, aged for a minimum of 2 years in char #2 New American Oak Barrels, has been crafted with 100% malted barley, sourced from Northern Colorado and malted in Fort Collins.
Official Launch at CSU Homecoming
The official release of CAM's 1870 will take place during CSU's Homecoming Game on October 26 with sampling available at events that weekend. CAM's 1870 will be widely available in Fort Collins and distributed across Colorado. For those unable to visit in person, bottles will also be available for purchase online, with direct shipping to your doorstep (www.irontondistillery.com/buy-spirits). The whiskey will also be available at Ironton Distillery's Denver tasting room beginning October 28th.
Supporting CSU with Every Bottle
A portion of the proceeds from each bottle sold will benefit CSU Athletics, the CSU Alumni Association, and CSU's Fermentation Science Program. In addition to financial support, Ironton Distillery is committed to supporting CSU in other meaningful ways:
- Mentorship opportunities with the Fermentation Science Department, providing students valuable insights into the distillation industry.
- Part-time employment for CSU students as brand ambassadors, giving them hands-on experience and exposure to the world of craft spirits.
Raise a glass to Ram Pride and support CSU with every sip of CAM's 1870 Single Malt Whiskey.
For more information, please visit www.irontondistillery.com/coloradostate
ABOUT IRONTON DISTILLERY
Ironton Distillery was founded in 2018 in Denver's River North Art District and will be growing in 2025 with the buildout of a new state-of-the-art distillery and tasting room experience in nearby Louisville, CO. Born out of the adventurous spirit that runs through Colorado, Ironton is a woman-owned and managed distillery which aims to capture the best ingredients, flavors, and experiences of their great state. Their award-winning premium spirits, liqueurs, and bitters are distilled in-house by Head Distiller, and co-founder, Laura Walters. Every sip of Ironton spirits and cocktails captures their love of craftsmanship and desire to explore.
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